Photograph of a photograph. The original picture is an aerial photograph showing the City View Golf Course in Portland and the surrounding area. Written at the bottom of the photograph is the text “#12 City View Golf Course Semi-Public 2 ½ mi S of Lent [sic] 92 St.”
Photograph of a photograph. The original picture is an aerial photograph showing Monagh Lea Golf Course, located off Sandy Boulevard east of Parkrose. At the bottom of the photograph is text that is only partially readable; the legible section appears to read “#15 Monagh Lea Golf.”
Photograph of a photograph. The original picture is an aerial photograph showing the Riverside Golf Club (now the Riverside Golf & Country Club) in Portland and the surrounding area. Written at the bottom of the original photograph is the text “#6 Riverside Golf Club Pvt. Columbia Slough Dist.”
Photograph of a photograph. The original picture is an aerial photograph showing the Rose City Golf Course in Portland and the surrounding area. Written at the bottom of the photograph is the text “#10 Rose City Golf Course Municipal E 62nd St + Sacramento St.” East 62nd Street is now Northeast 62nd Avenue and Sacramento Street is now Northeast Sacramento Street. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.
Photograph of a photograph. The original picture is an aerial photograph showing Ruby’s Golf Course east of Montavilla, Portland, and the surrounding area. Written at the bottom of the photograph is the text “#17 Rubys [sic] Golf Course Semi Public Base Line Rd E.”
Photograph of a photograph. The original picture is an aerial photograph showing the West Hills Golf Course at Washington Park in Portland and the surrounding landscape. Written at the bottom of the photograph is the text “#11 West Hills Golf Course / Municipal / Canyon Rd.”
Aerial photograph of the Bonneville Dam on the Columbia River in the Columbia River Gorge. Looking east, up the river. Stamp on the back of the print reads, "Taken by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bonneville Power Administration, Portland, Oregon. Please credit." Second stamp reads, "H.W.S. Apr 1, 1948." Third stamp reads, "Beaver Engraving Co." of Portland, Oregon.
An aerial view of the Bonneville Dam during a flood on the Columbia River. High water can be seen reaching towards the top of the dam structure (negative 10 of 21).
An aerial view of a Portland area housing project, with “Broadmoor Apts.” written across the negative. A newly build apartment complex can be seen, as well as the Valley Community Presbyterian Church in S.W. Portland (negative 13 of 27).
An aerial view of a commercial rose garden, most likely in the north Portland area. Rows of plants can be seen next to a dirt road and a house (negative 1 of 4).
An aerial view, looking east, showing construction of the Ross Island Bridge approach. A portion of the bridge can be seen at the top of the frame, crossing the Willamette River from the west (negative 1 of 4).
An aerial view of Creston School and surrounded housing developments in Southeast Portland, looking north. Next to the school is a forested area, later known as Creston Park (negative 15 of 27).
An aerial view of dike work being done at Marine Drive and Gertz Road in Portland, near Vanport City. A group of houseboats can be seen at the right side of the frame, likely on the Columbia River at Marine Drive (negative 1 of 2).
An aerial view of a fire at Vaughn Street Park in Portland. Smoke can be seen rising from the building, with burn damage on the roof (negative 2 of 5).
An aerial view of a flood on the Sandy River in Troutdale. A bridge over the river, at the Historic Columbia River Highway, can be seen over the river, with flooded buildings visible throughout the frame (negative 2 of 6).
An aerial view of Union Station in Portland, during a flood on the Willamette River. Water can be seen encroaching into a train yard above the Union Station building (negative 3 of 6).
An aerial photograph showing flood water spreading from a broken dike at N.E. 33rd Avenue. Various houses and buildings can be seen surrounded by water (negative 2 of 7).
An aerial photograph of destroyed and submerged homes in Vanport City after the Vanport Flood. Addresses can be seen written on roofs, and debris is floating throughout the area. A water tower is at the bottom of the frame (negative 15 of 17).
An aerial photograph of destroyed and submerged homes in Vanport City after the Vanport Flood. Addresses can be seen written on roofs, and debris is floating throughout the area (negative 2 of 17).
A flooded United Airlines building in Portland, most likely at the Portland Airport near the Columbia River. Water surrounds the main building, with a smaller “West Coast Airlines” building visible to the right (negative 1 of 17).
An aerial photograph of a partially flooded orchard in Portland, following a large flooding event in 1948. Several houses can be seen in the distance, submerged in high water (negative 14 of 17).
An aerial view of Forest Park in Portland, looking east. The Willamette River and downtown Portland can be seen in the distance. Several dirt roads can be seen on a ridge in the park (negative 4 of 10).
An aerial view of a Fred Meyer store being constructed around a home on N.E. 69th Avenue, between N.E. Fremont Street and N.E. Sandy Boulevard in Portland. The store is partially complete, with visible wooden framing. The house appears to be surrounded on three sides by a brick wall (negative 1 of 1).